Category: First Responders
Skydio’s Controversial Pivot: Unfair Competition Through Lobbying
In a recent presentation at the Skydio Ascend Event, CEO Adam Bry attempted to address mounting criticisms of the company’s dramatic shift from consumer drones [more…]
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty in Prison Drone Contraband Scheme
A Michigan resident has admitted guilt in a plot to use a drone for smuggling Contraband into a federal prison. This case highlights the growing [more…]
Mansfield, Ohio to Pioneer Drone First Responder Program
Mansfield, Ohio, is set to become a trailblazer in emergency response technology with the introduction of a Drones as First Responders (DFR) program. The city [more…]
Russia Ramps Up Drone Production Tenfold for Ukraine War
Russia is dramatically scaling up its drone production capabilities, aiming to produce nearly 1.4 million unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) this year. This represents a tenfold [more…]
NYPD Pushes for Authority to Control Drones Amid Terrorism Threats
The NYPD is ramping up its efforts to gain the authority to control unmanned drones, as the threat of drone-based terrorism looms large over cities [more…]
Whitehall Police Aim to Buy $49K Paladin Drone to Aid First Responders
Whitehall Police are looking to buy a $49,000 drone to help First Responders in their missions. The drone, which would be supplied by Paladin, a [more…]
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Expands Drone Unit for Enhanced Public Safety
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department in West Virginia has recently expanded its drone unit, aiming to enhance public safety and protect officers. This move comes [more…]
Drone Technology Aids Police in Capturing Fugitive in Sumner County
A drone in Sumner County played a crucial role in capturing a dangerous fugitive from Memphis. This story highlights the growing importance of Drone Technology, [more…]
DJI Drone Saves the Day: Finds Missing Louisiana Girl
A 10-year-old Louisiana girl is now home safe after an Arkansas company used a DJI drone to help locate her. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office [more…]
San Francisco Police’s Drone Dilemma: Breaking Laws to Fight Crime
San Francisco Police have been using drones to catch car break-in suspects and investigate sideshows for months, but internal emails reveal the department knowingly broke [more…]
